Melbourne City FC Set for Australia Cup Clash

Melbourne City FC will travel to Northern New South Wales to take on Weston Bears FC in the Australia Cup Round of 32. The match will be played at Hunter City Motor Group Stadium, with full fixture details expected to be confirmed in the coming days.

What happened?

Melbourne City FC learned their opponent for the Australia Cup Round of 32 following Monday night’s draw. Aurelio Vidmar’s side will face Weston Bears FC, who are appearing in the final rounds of the Australia Cup for just the second time.

Why it matters for Melbourne City FC

The fixture presents an opportunity for Melbourne City FC to make a strong start to the new season after their Australia Cup campaign came to an early end at the same stage last year. With the match falling early in pre-season, Vidmar and his coaching staff are expected to have a strong group available for selection.

What comes next?

The Round of 32 ties are scheduled to take place in the second half of July and will mark Melbourne City FC’s first competitive fixture of the 2026/27 campaign. The Club has enjoyed a number of memorable Australia Cup campaigns in the past, lifting the trophy in 2016 while also reaching the Final in 2019 and the Semi-Finals in both 2015 and 2023.